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Risks and rewards of co-buying a home
With house prices falling, many Australians are considering getting into the property market. The idea of teaming up with a family member or friend is something many house-hunters consider – but is this a good idea or a risky move?
Banking on a secure (open) data influx
July marked the start of open banking in Australia, creating plenty of opportunities – but also a number of potential threats

Doing business around the kitchen table
Agriculture continues to be a growth sector with a clear need for trusted advisers who understand the increasing complexities of farming and can navigate their clients through the good as well as the inevitably difficult times, says NAB's Chris Thomas
Navigating the return to a new normal
The world of mortgage broking, like many other service-based industries, has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. The return to a new normal will present challenges, says Dr Gav Schneider– but with some reflection, we can move forward with purpose and clarity

Opinion: Why brokers are the solution, not the problem by
Ongoing investigations, reports and commissions have seen brokers come under fire over recent weeks. However, as Ray Hair, executive director of The Local Loan Company says, brokers are not the problem but the key to a solution
Opinion: The dawn of the AI broker by
CoreLogic head of global technology, Greg Dickson, explores how a revolution in data ownership is sowing the seeds for platform banking and the AI broke
Opinion: The customer is always right by
Pepper Money’s director of sales and distribution Aaron Milburn, reflects on the UK’s approach to financial reform
Opinion: Keeping the cash flowing by
Why invoice financing should be on every broker’s radar
Opinion: How to grow your business amidst change by
Despite new challenges in the broking market, growing your business is not an impossible venture
Opinion: Become a bookworm by
Marc Barlow, of Mortgage Broker Melbourne, recommends books that will drive business success